Operator's Manual ICRRFTSIVlRN°I 32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.791041 • Safety • Assembly • • Operation Maintenance • Parts List ° Espa_ol, p. 22 WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers Call 7 am-7 to your questions about this product: pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 545154230 (Hours and Co., Hoffman Rev.
Warranty Statement 2 Identification of Symbols Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 3 8 10 14 15 ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Storage 16 Troubleshooting Table Emissions Statement 17 18 Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN 20 22 Back Cover ® GAS WEEDWACKER ® When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, S
_WARNIN_I: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire operator's manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY _WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance (except carburetor adjustments). • Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition. • Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. • Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY ,_ WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. • Only use the trimmer attachment for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweeping. Do not use the trimmer attachment for edging, pruning or hedge trimming. • Cut only from your left to your right.
• Check airintake opening, blower tubes orvacuum tubes frequently, always withengine stopped and spark plugdisconnected. Keep vents anddischarge tubes freeof debris which canaccumulate and restrict proper airflow. • Never place anyobject inairintake opening asthiscouldrestrict proper airflowandcause damage tothe unit. • Never useforspreading chemicals, fertilizers, orother substances which maycontain toxicmaterials.
• Disconnect attachment fromthedrive engine before cleaning thetines with ahose andwater toremove any build-up. Oilthetines toprevent rust. • Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning thetines. Thetinesbecome verysharp fromuse. • Donotrununitathighspeed unless cultivating. HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY DANGER: RISK OFCUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade moves momentarily after thetrigger is released. Donotattempt toclear away cutmaterial when theblade isinmotion.
before continuing. Contact Sears Service forrepair orreplacement of affected parts asnecessary. SNOW THROWER SAFETY '_LWARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes. • • • • • • • _WARNING: Never lean over discharge chute.
Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. 1, Coupler LOOSEN Shipping protector Knob TIGHTEN 2. Remove shipping protector from coupler. 3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer attachment (if present). 4. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler. 5. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole. 6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare theillustrations withyourunittofamiliarize yourself withthelocation of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle J Coupler Trimmer Head Shaft \ _, ON/OFF Shield Starter Handle / 4, t_ JPrimer Bulb Throttle Trigger Line Limiter Blade Start Lever ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger handle and is used to stop the engine.
age.Acidic gascandamage thefuel 5. This unit has the Sim-pulTM starting system ofanengine whileinstorage. system. You do not have to pull the starter rope handle sharply or briskToavoidengine problems, empty the ly. Pull starter rope handle with a fuelsystem before storage for30days controlled and steady motion until orlonger. Drain thegastank, startthe starts and runs. engine andletitrununtilthefuellines 6. engine Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then andcarburetor areempty. Usefresh fuelnextseason.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACHMENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS) CAUTION: When removing or installing attachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. erator's manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit. Secondary Hole Upper Shaft Coupler LOOSEN Attachment TIGHTEN 2, Press and button.
Always release thethrottle trigger and allow theengine toreturn toidle speed whennotcutting. HOW TOSTOP YOUR UNIT • Release thethrottle trigger. • Move theON/OFF switch totheOFF position. CUTTING METHODS ,_WARNING: SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable. 1. 2. 3. 4. LINE REPLACEMENT • Always use Craftsman replacement line. Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red line is designed for cutting grass and small weeds. The black colored line is designed for cutting larger weeds and light brush.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjustments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler. Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head moving or spinning (idle too fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE Engine will not start. REMEDY CAUSE 1. ON/OFF switch in OFF position. 2. Engine flooded. 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in Operation Section. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Install new spark plug. 5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/California Air Resources Board and Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2007 and later small offroad engine. In California, all small offroad engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module, Muffler including catalyst, Fuel Tank (California only). MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the operator's manual.
REPAIR PARTS SEARS TRIMMER MODEL 358.791041 7 _IL 12 WARNING Atl repairs, maintenance adjustments and not described in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service personnel. .... 14 .... 15 _,".................. 20 16 _ 17 i _, I _ 21 22 18 Ref Part No, ' 1. 2. 530015805 530015886 Screw-alignment Screw Description 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 530057983 530016326 530057984 530058843 530069572 530015886 Hsg.-Throttle right Screw-Cable Retention Hsg.
REPAIR PARTS A WARNING SEARS TRIMMER MODEL 358.791041 All repairs, adjustments and maintenance not described in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service personnel. 23 i 24 i :: 13 _ _ 32 34 25 35 36 40 41 49 42 43 54 58 I i _3 Ref. 65 Part No. Description Ref, Part No. 1. 2. 3. 530047721 530071717 530015843 Bulb-Purge Kit-Choke Lever Screw-tank 530055492 530054941 530054834 Isolator-Tank Ret.-Tank Handle-Starter 4. 5. 6.
